B.sc Rotimi Olayisoye Mba, Cisa (Hons)

Executive Director, Sales & Marketing at Upperlink Limited

Rotimi Olayisoye has over 20 years of work experience in the banking and payments solutions industry. Rotimi started their career in 2000 as a Banking Officer at First Bank of Nigeria Plc and worked there until 2007. During their time at First Bank, they gained experience in business development and e-commerce.

From 2007 to 2011, Olayisoye held various roles at Intercontinental Bank Plc in Lagos, Nigeria. Rotimi started as a Business Development Executive in the E-Commerce department and eventually became the Head of the Web Services Team. Rotimi also served as the Head of Web Services E-Banking Group and later as the Head of Corporate Solutions in the Channels Services Group.

In 2012, Olayisoye joined Access Bank Plc as the Head of International Subsidiary E-Business. However, they only held this position for a short period of time before transitioning to Upperlink Nigeria Limited, where they became the General Manager of Payments Solutions.

In 2015, Olayisoye was promoted to the position of Executive Director of Sales and Marketing at Upperlink Limited, where they continue to work. In this role, they are responsible for managing client relationships with banks, switches, and other clients.

Throughout their career, Olayisoye has obtained several certifications, including a B.Sc(Hons), an MBA, CISA, and PMP certification. Rotimi'sextensive experience and diverse roles demonstrate their expertise in sales, marketing, payments solutions, and e-business.

Rotimi Olayisoye has a diverse educational background, starting with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Microbiology from the University of Lagos, which they earned from 1987 to 1990. Rotimi then pursued an Associate's degree in Food Science and Technology at Obafemi Awolowo University from 1991 to 1992.

In 2000, Rotimi Olayisoye furthered their education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Finance from the University of Ado Ekiti, a program which they completed in 2001.

More recently, in 2014, they attended the Stanford Institute for Innovation in Developing Economies (SEED) at Stanford University's Graduate Business School. Although the specific degree and field of study are not mentioned, this experience likely contributed to their professional growth and knowledge in the field of business and innovation.

In addition to their academic achievements, Rotimi Olayisoye has also earned several professional certifications, including Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Project Management Professional (PMP).

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Timeline

  • Executive Director, Sales & Marketing

    January, 2015 - present

  • General Manager Payments Solutions

    March, 2012